The Talking Friendship with Mike D Podcast
68 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsThis podcast is about friendship. But not only friendship generally but specific examples of friendship through the lens of host Mike Daniel aka Mike D. Mike provides humorous and informative updates on his life and what's on his mind and then brings on at least one personal friend to tell the story of their friendship. Comedy and life lessons ensue. Follow the podcast on Twitter if you're so inclined: @friendsofmiked. You can also email the podcast at [email protected].
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Episodes
Season 5 - Episode 11 - Mike talks 2023 Michigan football v Penn State with Greg Shuraleff
July 16, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBIn Episode 11 of Season 5 Mike introduces the listeners to a first time guest to the podcast, “Positive” Greg Shuraleff, to talk through Michigan football’s first true test of the 2023 season: the Penn State Nittany Lions. The guys talk Beaver Stadium architecture, awkward Air Bnb’s, (Bill) Pickles and a weekend in State College, PA they’ll never forget. Follow the podcast on Twitter/X: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mi...
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Mike talks 2023 Michigan Football v Purdue with Eric Wobser
July 09, 2024 20:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBIn Episode 10 of Season 5 Mike welcomes Eric Wobser, the pride of both Michigan law and city of Sandusky, OH to talk all things regional and local development focused as well as the Michigan v Purdue football game from the 2023 Season. Follow the podcast on Twitter/X: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S5E10 featuring Mike’s legal and regional development-focused sports buddy Eric Wobser. 2:05: Mik...
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Mike talks 2023 Michigan football v Michigan State with Mike Fulkerson
June 25, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBIn Episode 9 of Season 5 Mike welcomes Mike “Fulk” Fulkerson, MTE (master tailgate extraordinaire) to talk about how he became one of the top tailgaters in all of Michigan Wolverine nation and then break down the Michigan v Michigan State football game from the 2023 Season in all of its rivalry glory. Follow the pdcast on Twitter/X: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S5E9 featuring Mike’s tailgating...
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Mike talks 2023 Michigan football v Indiana with Andrea and Jay Bibby
June 18, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBIn Episode 8 of Season 5 Mike welcomes two of his closest and most spirited friends in Andrea and Jason “Jay": Bibby aka the Bibbys to the podcast to talk about how their friendship started over a Canadian TV show about real life issues and only grew due to a shared love of Michigan football. The “KLA Crew”, as they’re known, then break down the Michigan v Indiana Hoosiers football game from the 2023 Season in all of its dramatic glory. Follow the podcast on Twitter/X: @friendsofmiked Ema...
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Mike talks 2023 Michigan football v Minnesota with Bob Stinchcombe
June 11, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBIn Episode 7 of Season 5 Mike welcomes a true friend of his from childhood, Robert “Bob” Stinchcombe to the pod to talk not only about the introduction of camcorder technology to homework assignments in the 1990’s but also the 2023 Michigan football game against the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers. Follow the podcast on Twitter/X: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S5E7 featuring Mike’s multi...
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Mike talks 2023 Michigan football v Nebraska with John Baker
June 04, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBIn Episode 6 of Season 5 Mike welcomes long time listener favorite John Baker back to the pod to go DEEP on the 2023 Michigan football game against Nebraska as well as a tribute to, in my Mike’s opinion, the greatest movie ever made about downhill skiing: Better Off Dead. Follow the podcast on Twitter/X: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S5E6 featuring Mike’s dear old friend John Baker. 1:50: Mike...
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Mike talks 2023 Michigan football v Rutgers with Fletcher Walters
May 28, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBIn Episode 5 of Season 5 Mike welcomes Fletcher Walters to the pod to go DEEP on the 2023 Michigan football game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights as well as provides a musical homage to the great state of New Jersey and also putting out a “call to friendship” about the sport of pickleball. Follow the podcast on Twitter/X: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S5E5 featuring Mike’s good friend Flet...
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Mike talks 2023 Michigan football v Bowling Green with Kyle and Megan Mazurek
May 21, 2024 20:00 - 52 minutes - 35.7 MBIn Episode 4 of Season 5 Mike welcomes back a listener favorite from all the way back in Season 1 (episode 3) in Megan Mazurek and her husband Kyle for a neighborly discussion of the 2023 Michigan v Bowling Green Falcons game. Not only do Mike, Kyle and Megan break down the game itself but also talk about how it fits in the “big picture” of Michigan’s legendary 2023 season. What a discussion it is! Follow the podcast on Twitter/X: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gm...
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Mike talks 2023 Michigan football v UNLV with the Lawrence-Luptons
May 14, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBIn Episode 3 of Season 5 Mike welcomes back a listener favorite from Season 4 (S4E1 guest Rachael Lawrence-Lupton) and THREE other members of the Lawrence-Lupton family: David, Daniel and even Elle (all three are also good friends of Mike’s!) for a spirited discussion of the 2023 Michigan football vs UNLV game. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S5E3 and breaks down th...
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Mike talks 2023 Michigan football v East Carolina with Kyle Urek and Kelly Worman
May 07, 2024 20:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBIn Episode 2 of Season 5 Mike welcomes two listener favorites back to the podcast (S1E7 guest Kelly Worman and S2E9 guest Kyle Urek) for a rousing discussion of the 2023 Michigan football vs East Carolina game. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S5E2 and breaks down the plan for the episode. 3.00: Mike then gives the listeners an update about what’s been going on with...
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Setting the table for a special podcast season
April 30, 2024 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBMike kicks off season 5 with a true “setting the table” episode where he lays out the concept for the season ahead. It’s going to involve a lot of things, including life lessons, friendship, obstacles, overcoming obstacles, travel, music, and memories. Follow the podcast on Twitter/x: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to Episode 1 of Season 5, a very special podcast season focused on a very special s...
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Mike talks 2023 College Football with Tim Horvath & Chad Massey
August 23, 2023 21:00 - 2 hours - 89.3 MBIn Episode 3 of Season 4 Mike welcomes the College Football Crew (S1E11 guest Tim Horvath and Chad Massey) for their annual tradition of talking all things college football for the 2023 season with SLIGHT focus on the University of Michigan Wolverines. Follow the podcast on Twitter/X: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike kicks off the podcast with a special pre-intro intro that sets the stage for the rest of the episode. ...
Season 4 - Episode 2 (PART TWO) - Mike talks his favorite Detroit Pro Sports Athletes from growing up with Todd Pretty, Tim Horvath and Kyle Urek
August 16, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBIn Episode 2 (part 2!) of Season 4 Mike welcomes FOUR of his good friends (Todd Pretty, Tim Horvath and Kyle Urek) on the podcast for a continuation of their scholarly discussion of their favorite Detroit pro sports athletes from their youth. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S4E2 featuring three of Mike’s dearest of dear friends, S1E1/Movie Crew Guest Todd Pretty, S...
Season 4 - Episode 2 (PART ONE) - Mike talks his favorite Detroit Pro Sports Athletes from growing up with Todd Pretty, Tim Horvath and Kyle Urek
August 08, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBIn Episode 2 (part 1!) of Season 4 Mike welcomes FOUR Of his good friends (S1E1 guest and Movie Crew member Todd Pretty, S1E11 and College Football Preview pod guest Tim Horvath, and S2E9 Guest Kyle Urek for a rollicking discussion of their favorite Detroit pro sports athletes from growing up in Allen Park, MI. In addition, there’s a special added musical gift with each selection you won’t want to miss! Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@...
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Mike talks best Duets from the 1990s with Rachael Lawrence-Lupton
June 14, 2023 20:00 - 2 hours - 95.9 MBIn Episode 1 of Season 4 Mike welcomes his good friend Rachael Lawrence-Lupon for a DEEP dive on their favorite duet songs from the golden age of duets (the 1990s) as well as Rahael’s passion for music and the joy and comfort she brings people through her work as a music therapist. Mike and Rachael also discuss an amazing fundraiser event throughout Michigan called Barley, Beats and BBQ (https://www.hom.org/barley-bbq-beats-2023/). Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the ...
Season 3 - Episode 8.5 (Part 2) Mike talks favorite RomComs with the Prettys (Todd & Amy) and Rechtiens (Tim & Jess)
January 17, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBIn Part 2 of this special Season 3 off-season Point Five Mike welcomes FOUR of his favorite peeps onto the podcast (an expanded “Movie Crew” featuring S1E1 guest Todd Pretty, S1E5 guest Tim Rechtien, S2E1 guess Amy Pretty and Jess Rechtien) for a rollicking discussion over their favorite Romantic Comedy (aka RomComs) Films of all time. The Crew goes deep into the remaining eight of the fifteen total RomComs they cover between both parts of this amazing episode. Part 1 has already become le...
Season 3 - Episode 8.5 (PART 2) Mike talks favorite RomComs with the Prettys (Todd & Amy) and Rechtiens (Tim & Jess)
January 17, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBIn Part 2 of this special Season 3 off-season Point Five Mike welcomes FOUR of his favorite peeps onto the podcast (an expanded “Movie Crew” featuring S1E1 guest Todd Pretty, S1E5 guest Tim Rechtien, S2E1 guess Amy Pretty and Jess Rechtien) for a rollicking discussion over their favorite Romantic Comedy (aka RomComs) Films of all time. The Crew goes deep into the remaining eight of the fifteen total RomComs they cover between both parts of this amazing episode. Part 1 has already become le...
Season 3 - Episode 8.5 (PART 1) - Mike talks favorite RomComs with the Prettys (Todd & Amy) and Rechtiens (Tim & Jess)
January 02, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBIn Part 1 of this special Season 3 off-season Point Five Mike welcomes FOUR of his favorite peeps onto the podcast (an expanded “Movie Crew” featuring S1E1 guest Todd Pretty, S1E5 guest Tim Rechtien, S2E1 guess Amy Pretty and Jess Rechtien) for a rollicking discussion over their favorite Romantic Comedy (aka RomComs) Films of all time. The Crew goes deep into seven of the fifteen total RomComs they cover between both parts of this amazing episode. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofm...
Season 3 - Episode 8.5 (Part 1) - Mike talks favorite RomComs with the Prettys (Todd & Amy) and Rechtiens (Tim & Jess)
January 02, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBIn Part 1 of this special Season 3 off-season Point Five Mike welcomes FOUR of his favorite peeps onto the podcast (an expanded “Movie Crew” featuring S1E1 guest Todd Pretty, S1E5 guest Tim Rechtien, S2E1 guess Amy Pretty and Jess Rechtien) for a rollicking discussion over their favorite Romantic Comedy (aka RomComs) Films of all time. The Crew goes deep into seven of the fifteen total RomComs they cover between both parts of this amazing episode. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofm...
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Mike Cygan
September 06, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBIn the Season Finale of Season 3 Mike welcomes his Windy City buddy Mike Cygan onto the podcast where they discuss a range of topics including Detroit sports, Chicago neighborhoods, and places to crush bevies and food in Wrigleyville. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S3E8 featuring one of Mike’s top buddies Mike Cygan. 1:45: Mike then lays out the plan for future se...
Season 3 - Episode 8 (Season Finale) - Mike Cygan
September 06, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBIn the Season Finale of Season 3 Mike welcomes his Windy City buddy Mike Cygan onto the podcast where they discuss a range of topics including Detroit sports, Chicago neighborhoods, and places to crush bevies and food in Wrigleyville. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S3E8 featuring one of Mike’s top buddies Mike Cygan. 1:45: Mike then lays out the plan for future se...
Season 3 - Episode 7.5.5 - Mike talks 2022 NFL Football with Matt Slater & Mike Cygan
August 25, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBIn Episode 7.5.5 of Season 3 Mike brings on long time fan favorite Mike Cygan and first time guest Matt Slater for a deep dive (with a heavy focus on the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears) of the 2022 National Football League Season. It's packed with informative analysis that will not only prepare you for the season but also tap on your funny bone. Key Highlights from the Pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S3E7.5.5 featuring Mike’s good friends Mike Cygan and Matt Slater (aka “Slater”)....
Season 3 - Episode 7.5 - Mike talks 2022 College Football with Tim Horvath & Chad Massey
August 16, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBIn Episode 7.5 of Season 3 Mike leads another Point Fiver with the College Football Crew (Tim Horvath and Chad Massey aka the Insurance King of the Midwest), this time on the topic of college football, his beloved University of Michigan Wolverines, and, of course, friendship. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S3E7.5 featuring Mike’s good friends Tim Horvath (S1E11 G...
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Chris Allan
August 09, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 71 MBIn Episode 7 of Season 3 Mike welcomes his former high school (and still current) broham Chris Allan onto the podcast where they discuss their mutual love of illegal roller blade hockey, high school hoops, the State on MTV and hip hop, with a particular focus on the Wu-Tang Clan. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S3E7 featuring Mike’s longstanding buddy Chris Allan. ...
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Lance Havelka
July 26, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBIn Episode 6 of Season 3 Mike welcomes his friend of many passions and interests, Lance Havelka, onto the podcast. The guys hit on a range of topics, including their time in Los Angeles, what drew them both back to the Detroit area and their love of the Motor City along with some of its more underrated establishments. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S3E6 1:45: M...
Season 3 - Episode 5 - James Park
July 12, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBIn S3E5 Mike welcomes his musical good buddy James Park onto the podcast where they discuss their mutual love of college hoops, music, the performance art form that is pub trivia and then take a deep (dish) dive on one of their favorite forms of sustenance: pizza. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S3E5 featuring Mike’s good buddy James Park. 1:30: Mike corrects a maj...
Season 3 - Episode 4.5 - Mike talks his favorite cover jams
June 28, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBMike kicks off another classic music-based “Point Fiver” where he discusses one of his favorite kinds of songs: songs based off of other songs aka cover songs aka cover jams. PPW (Poor Pronunciation Warning): Mike attempts to speak Italian and Cantonese in this episode. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @friendsofmiked Email the podcast with any questions or requests at [email protected] Please subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google, Amazon or wherever yo...
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Nick Hopwood
June 21, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBIn Episode 4 of Season 3 Mike welcomes his all around solid (and financially savvy) friend Nick Hopwood onto the podcast to discuss travel mishaps around sporting events, a truly epic roaad trip to Miami, FL for the Orange Bowl and their favorite movies involving finance/the markets and why they're each amazing films. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S3E featuring Mi...
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Ian Haynes
June 14, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBIn Episode 3 of Season 3 Mike welcomes top notch Englishman and dear friend Ian Haynes onto the Podcast for an international discussion of philosophy, soccer/football, music, refreshments and of course, friendship. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S3E3 featuring Mike’s good friend Ian Haynes. 1:30: Mike corrects a major omission from S3E1’s discussion of Park Ave in...
Season 3 - Episode 2.5 - Mike talks one of his absolute favorite bands with Ryan Lewin
June 07, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBMike kicks off the first “Point Fiver” of season 3. This one involves Season 1 Episode 2 guest Ryan Lewin and Mike’s shared love of the band Bleachers and their catalog of catchy, heartfelt and inspirational pop-rock/indie-pop/amazing jams. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to Episode 2.5 2:00: Mike comes clean on a mistake from the previous episode (S3E2 featuring Nic...
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Nick Kacher
May 31, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBIn Episode 2 of Season 3 Mike welcomes long time friend and trained wrestler Nick Kacher to the podcast to discuss a myriad of non-controversial but still edgy topics like nicknames, rollerblading in Ohio and wrestling. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S3EE featuring Mike’s good friend Nick Kacher 1:45: Mike teases the next episode of the podcast, which will be a Po...
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Colleen Tate
May 24, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBIn the Season 3 Premier Mike welcomes his sister (and friend) Colleen Tate onto the podcast for a heartfelt and hilarious conversation about growing up down the hall from each other and of course friendship. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S3E1 featuring Mike’s younger sister Colleen Tate. 1:35: Mike then introduces the plan for Season 3. 3:40: Mike then goes on t...
Season 2 - Episode 10.5 (Off-season Special) - Mike talks 2021 Jams
March 13, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBMike kicks off a special off-season “point fiver” where he both gives an off-season update on his extremely exciting life, including on the high points that happened since the summer of 2021, touches on the plan for Season 3 and then discusses his top 10 favorite songs from 2021. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @friendsofmiked Email the podcast with any questions or requests at [email protected] Please subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google, Amazon or w...
Season 2 - Episode 10 (Season Finale) - Bill Alexander
September 09, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBIn the Season 2 Finale (Episode 10) Mike welcomes his old dorm and college friend Bill Alexander into the virtual podcast studio for a rousing conversation about friendship and many other key life topics. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to Season 2 Episode 10, the Season 2 Finale. 2:45: Mike corrects a few embarrassingly large mistakes from some recent episodes, inclu...
Season 2 - Episode 9.5.5 - Mike talks 2021 NFL Football with Zach Williams & Mike Cygan
September 03, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBIn Episode 9.5.5 of Season 2 Mike talks 2021 NFL football, with a focus on the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears with two dear friends: Season 2 Episode 2 Guest Zach Williams and first time guest Mike Cygan. The level of NFL knowledge in this episide is immense (as is the friendship on display!). Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S2E9.5.5 featuring Mike’s good friend...
Season 2 - Episode 9.5 - Mike talks 2021 College Football with Tim Horvath & Chad Massey
August 28, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBIn Episode 9.5 of Season 2 Mike leads another Point Fiver, this time on the topic of college football, his beloved University of Michigan Wolverines, and, of course, friendship. Joining Mike for this spirited conversation are two top notch Wolverines (and friends): Season 1 Episode 11 Guest Tim Horvath (@timhorvath on Twitter) as well as first time guest Chad Massey (@cmassey99 on Twitter). Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Ke...
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Kyle Urek
August 25, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBIn Episode 9 of Season 2 Mike welcomes his old friend from McLain Ave Kyle Urek to the podcast where they discuss little league baseball diamonds and ice cream traditions, an amazing math teacher & their love of snacks. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S2E9 featuring Kyle Urek. 2:30: Mike celebrates another MAJOR milestone for the podcast, which includes crossing th...
Season 2 - Episode 8.5 - Mike talks 80s Action/Adventure Movies with Todd Pretty & Tim Rechtien
August 18, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBMike brings on two of his favorite people and friends of the pod (Todd Pretty from Season 1 Episode 1 and Tim Rechtien from Season 1 Episode 5) for the third "point fiver" of Season 2 and the topic is best 80s action/adventure movies. What ensues is a scholarly debate on classic cinema and a laugh fest best not missed. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to Episode 8.5 o...
Season 2 - Episode 8.5 - Mike talks 80s Action/Adventure Movies with Todd and Tim
August 18, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBMike brings on two of his favorite people and friends of the pod (Todd Pretty from Season 1 Episode 1 and Tim Rechtien from Season 1 Episode 5) for the third "point fiver" of Season 2 and the topic is best 80s action/adventure movies. What ensues is a scholarly debate on classic cinema and a laugh fest best not missed. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to Episode 8.5 o...
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Eric Metz
August 11, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBIn Episode 8 of Season 2 Mike welcomes his undergrad and north side of Chicago friend Eric Metz to the podcast where they discuss the Breeze/breezin’, what life was like in the city of Chicago in the 2000s, Eric’s first home purchase, the origin of the nickname Mike Jones/Jonesy for Mike D, and Mike offers Eric and his wife Kathryn a public apology for missing their wedding. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Key moments from th...
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Jack and Nolan Tate
August 04, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBIn Season 2 Episode 7 Mike welcomes his two favorite nephews (and also friends), Jack and Nolan Tate, into the podcast studio for a gripping and hard hitting conversation on friendship, food, activities, occupational dreams, bicycle riding, and answering the immortal question: Go Blue or Go Green? Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S2E7. 2:00: Mike then owns up to so...
Season 2 - Episode 6.5 - Mike talks Cleaning to the Beat Jams with John Baker
July 28, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBMike kicks off the second “Point Fiver” of season 2. This one involves Season 1 Episode 4 guest John Baker and Mike’s shared tradition known as “Cleaning to the Beat” and the best music to support this wonderful activity. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to Episode 6.5. 1:30: Mike corrects two major errors from S2E6 (the Eric Lemieur episode), including one mistake th...
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Eric Lemieur
July 21, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBIn Season 2 Episode 6 Mike welcomes one of the more solid friends he’s ever made named Eric Lemieur into the Virtual Podcast Studio where they discuss a Disney-esque flag football team known as the Raiders, Buddy Bubner, the Vox and the Miyagi Proud Face. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S2E6. 1:50: Mike teases the next Point Fiver of Season 2 which is coming as epi...
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Chris Duprey
July 14, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBIn Season 2 Episode 5 Mike welcomes a good friend, and sports media savant, named Chris Duprey into the virtual podcast studio for a freewheeling conversation that touches on several topics the world needs right now, including friendship. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S2E5 (Season 2 Episode 5). 1:30: Mike goes over corrections from some recent episodes and it’s a...
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Brian Pandya
July 07, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBIn Episode 4 of Season 2 (the second one involving a Brian) Mike welcomes his old law school chum (who’s definitely NOT a chump) Brian Pandya to the podcast where they discuss living in the Lawyers Club, dressing up for dinner on Sundays, and the infamous 916 Mary. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S2E4 featuring Mike’s good friend Brian Pandya. 2:00: Mike celebrates...
Season 2 - Episode 3.5 - Mike talks 90s School Dance Slow Jams
June 30, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBMike kicks off the first “point fiver” of Season 2. This one focuses on songs Mike and his contemporaries used to slow dance to (largely at school dances) in middle school and high school during the 1990s. Full disclosure: some of you may have also slow danced to these songs and if so we hope the memories they bring back are joyful. They certainly are for Mike D. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @friendsofmiked Email the podcast with any questions or requests at talkingfriendship@gma...
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Brian Hayden
June 23, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBIn Season 2 Episode 3 Mike welcomes his fellow left-handed friend Brian Hayden (host of the @findyourventure podcast) into the virtual podcast studio for a rousing conversation about friendship and many other key life topics. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S2E3 (Season 2 Episode 3). 1:50: MIke officially announces the first “Point Fiver” of Season 2 which drops as...
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Zach Williams
June 16, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBIn Season 2 Episode 2 Mike welcomes one of his all time favorite people to shoot the breeze with (as the kids say) into the Virtual Podcast Studio: Zach Williams (@zwilliams23 on Twitter). Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to Episode 2. 2:00: Mike corrects the errors/mistakes from the Season 2 Premier with Amy Pretty. Spoiler alert: it’s a short segment. 2:50: Mike ta...
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Amy Pretty
June 09, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBIn the Season 2 Premier Mike talks about what listeners can expect for this season, gives the listeners an update on what’s been going on with the Podcast and him, talks about his five favorite movies that feature women kicking butt career wise and then welcomes Amy Pretty as Episode 1’s guest. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to Season 2 Episode 1. 1:45: Mike encourag...
Season 1 - Episode 12 (Season 1 Finale) - Brock Steere
March 17, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBIn the Season 1 Finale Mike reflects on the first season of this podcast, discusses his love of St. Patrick's Day as well as Irish music and brings on the plastics king of the Midwest, his dear friend Brock Steere. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at [email protected] Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to Episode 12. 1:30: Mike endorses Episode 3 guest Megan Mazurek’s realtor skillz. 2:40: Mike goes over the corrections fr...